Teachings
Worry & Anxiety | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reminds us that our priority is to seek Him and his Kingdom, and everything will fall into place.
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Jesus reminds us that our priority is to seek Him and his Kingdom, and everything will fall into place.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 22nd, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:25-34
Money | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus thought very differently about money than we do.
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Jesus thought very differently about money than we do.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 15th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:19-24
The Lord's Prayer | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus’ prayer shows us all we need to focus on in prayer with the Father.
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Jesus’ prayer shows us all we need to focus on in prayer with the Father.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 8th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:7-15
Hypocrisy & the Kingdom | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus shows us that followers of Jesus pursue the things of God (giving, prayer, fasting) for God and not for ourselves or others.
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Jesus shows us that followers of Jesus pursue the things of God (giving, prayer, fasting) for God and not for ourselves or others.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, August 1st, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18
Enemy Love | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
The way of Jesus is not just love for your neighbor, but love and prayer for your enemies. Love must be given to all by those who follow Jesus
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The way of Jesus is not just love for your neighbor, but love and prayer for your enemies. Love must be given to all by those who follow Jesus
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday morning, July 25th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:43-48
Retaliation | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
The way Jesus retaliates is far different than the way we and the world thinks we should retaliate. For Jesus, retaliation is filled with a ridiculous abundance of grace & love.
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The way Jesus retaliates is far different than the way we and the world think we should retaliate. For Jesus, retaliation is filled with a ridiculous abundance of grace & love.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, July 18th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:38-42
Exodus 21:24
Leviticus 24:20
Deuteronomy 19:21
Oaths, Spin, & Relationships | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus cares deeply about our words, especially when we spin and manipulate our words to elevate our agendas at the cost of relationships.
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Jesus cares deeply about our words, especially when we spin and manipulate our words to elevate our agendas at the cost of relationships.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, July 11th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:33-37
Marriage & Divorce | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus shows his heart and passion for God’s creation of marriage while humanity has tarnished this through divorce and hard hearts. However, ultimately Jesus’ heart is for reconciliation and grace towards any of us who have been divorced, adulterous, and sinful.
Big idea:
Jesus shows his heart and passion for God’s creation of marriage while humanity has tarnished this through divorce and hard hearts. THANKFULLY, Jesus’ heart is for reconciliation and grace towards any of us who have been SINFUL INCLUDING: divorce, LUST, ADULTERY.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 27th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:31-32
Sexual Desire and Sin | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus boldly proclaims that though God has given us sexual desire for good, the sin of lust will consume us if we don’t realize the severity of it, nor confront/dealt with it.
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Jesus boldly proclaims that though God has given us sexual desire for good, the sin of lust will consume us if we don’t realize the severity of it, nor confront/dealt with it.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 20th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:27-30
Murder & Anger | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals that we must dig even deeper than the external sin of murder towards a heart of anger that must be dealt with. Even the smallest sins are an injustice towards God and his kingdom.
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Jesus reveals that we must dig even deeper than the external sin of murder towards a heart of anger that must be dealt with. Even the smallest sins are an injustice towards God and his kingdom.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 13th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:21-26
The New Era of Fulfillment | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals that he has come to fulfill the law in its entirety. From this reality, he calls his followers to dive deeper into the heart of the law as they follow him.
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Jesus reveals that he has come to fulfill the law in its entirety. From this reality, he calls his followers to dive deeper into the heart of the law as they follow him.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, June 6th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:17-20
Salt and Light | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he reveals that the DNA of those in his Kingdom are Salt (which preserves and enhances), and Light (which illuminates and expels darkness) for the world.
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In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, he reveals that the DNA of those in his Kingdom are Salt (which preserves and enhances), and Light (which illuminates and expels darkness) for the world.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 23th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:13-16
The Kingdom of Blessing | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus’ first priority in his Sermon on the Mount (Hill) was to reveal that those whom the world least values, respects, and understands are the first people welcomed and blessed in His kingdom.
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Jesus’ first priority in his Sermon on the Mount (Hill) was to reveal that those whom the world least values, respects, and understands are the first people welcomed and blessed in His kingdom.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 16th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus and His Kingdom | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus starts his public ministry with proclaiming the need for repentance because the Kingdom of God is here.
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Jesus starts his public ministry with proclaiming the need for repentance because the kingdom of god is here.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, May 9th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 4:12-25
Jesus and the Wilderness | Matthew | Part 2 - The Kingdom and Discipleship
Jesus reveals to us that ultimate trust in God is not contingent on our circumstances, ability to play God, or own power.
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Jesus reveals to us that ultimate trust in God is not contingent on our circumstances, ability to play God, or own power.
The following is a teaching for Contrast Church’s gathering on Sunday evening, April 25th, 2021.
The biblical text used throughout the teaching are:
Matthew 4:1-11